Parolee found hidden near Alcove Reservoir

Man, 26, had fled a home in Coeymans after police arrived

Joseph S. Persico fled police and hid at the Alcove Reservoir in Coeymans after he was wanted for violating parole, according to a State Police press release May 20, 2018. He was ultimately found and taken into custody. (State Police) less

Joseph S. Persico fled police and hid at the Alcove Reservoir in Coeymans after he was wanted for violating parole, according to a State Police press release May 20, 2018. He was ultimately found and taken into ... more

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Joseph S. Persico fled police and hid at the Alcove Reservoir in Coeymans after he was wanted for violating parole, according to a State Police press release May 20, 2018. He was ultimately found and taken into custody. (State Police) less

Joseph S. Persico fled police and hid at the Alcove Reservoir in Coeymans after he was wanted for violating parole, according to a State Police press release May 20, 2018. He was ultimately found and taken into ... more

Parolee found hidden near Alcove Reservoir

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COEYMANS —Police from various agencies had to go on a search through woods after a parolee ran from them at a home on Alcove Road.

According to a State Police press release Sunday, 26-year-old Joseph S. Persico was wanted on an active parole warrant. But when State Police arrived to take him into custody, he fled on foot.

Troopers, as well as Coeymans police, New York state Park Police and the Albany County Sheriff's Office, assisted in searching for the man. He was found a short time later hiding in a wooden area near the Alcove Reservoir.

Police did not say what Persico was on parole for. He was taken into custody and sent to the Albany County Jail.